Dental Hygiene In School

Have you ever thought about why did your parents send you to the dentist office as a child? You were nervous, feared, and didn’t want to go. The recommended age to go to the dentist is at one years old or until the first tooth comes in. Although you may think that age is young, it will be more beneficial so it can stop future problems such as teeth eroding or health problems. Many people start going to the dentist in elementary school. Although you can go just for a basic cleaning, most people don’t have insurance to cover the cost. That’s why I would like to provide mobile services to children in school. More kids would be interested in going to the dentist if they could be educated on the importance of their teeth while also having fun. I would provide it to kids in Middle Tennessee. Oral …show more content…
Dental hygiene can go beyond just rotten teeth. It can cause health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, or respiratory disease. Oral bacteria can travel in your lungs causing these health problems. Plaque builds up causing inflammation. Your immune system goes into attack mode causing your gums to be swollen. Inflammation can also lead into problems for the rest of your body. These problems can go hand in hand with each other. People with gum disease are more than likely to be obese. If allow your children to drink sugary sodas most likely it will cause them to have cavities. “Sugars and sugary foods in the mouth are the main foods that germs (bacteria) thrive on to make acid which can contribute to tooth decay. Acid foods and drinks are also a main factor in tooth erosion,” Dr. Tim Kenny. This can occur in children more than adults because children are more reliant on candy. If your child does have candy, make sure he or she brushes their teeth after. If the sugar sits on the teeth for a while, it can cause damage to the tooth. Sugar can also be in the juices that you child